June 17, 1936 - Twelve trade unionists met in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to launch a drive to organize all steelworkers. This effort marked the birth of the United Steelworkers of America, then called the Steel Workers Organizing Committee. By year’s end, more than 125,000 people had joined the fledgling union, rallying to the $5-a-day wage demand.

For more on the Steelworkers, visit www.usw.org